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WV11 ZHN

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

136,317 mi
Last recorded136,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 ZHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 136,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 120,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp images poor

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2024 120,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wiper smeary

Nearside Front Headlamp images poor

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2023 105,970 miles

Handbrake very little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack line (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 105,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 102,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe section slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 102,153 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Not working (4.6.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Offside and nearside Inner rack ends excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe section slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe slightly deteriorated leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 99,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi deteriorated leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive inner rack end play (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 99,669 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 89,278 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip insecure. (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 83,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

engine cover hiding some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,630 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 59,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,692 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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WV11 ZHN is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV11 ZHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WV11 ZHN is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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